The Gross Ruchen is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, overlooking the Brunnital south of Unterschächen in the canton of Uri. It is located between the higher Gross Windgallen on the west and the Chli Ruchen on the east.

Gross Ruchen
The Gross Ruchen seen from the Brunnital
Highest point
Elevation	3,138 m (10,295 ft)
Prominence	397 m (1,302 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Gross Windgällen
Listing	Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates	46°48′37″N 8°46′29″E
Naming
English translation	Large Ruchen
Language of name	German
Geography
Gross Ruchen Location in Switzerland
Location	Uri
Country	Switzerland
Parent range	Glarus Alps
Topo map	Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

The north face is very steep and is linked with that of the Gross Windgällen. On the east flanks is the Ruchenfirn, a glacier lying between 2,600 and 3,100 metres.

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